| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 97 |
| Determination date | 16 July 2015 |
| Member | Christine Hickey |
| Representation | A Matthews, W Boyd (Applicants in person) ; D Luttig |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Matthews and Anor v Campbell Spraying Ltd |
| Other Parties | Boyd |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicants sought arrears of wages – Whether applicants to be paid for compulsory closedown period that fell in notice period |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent failed to notify applicants in writing of closedown period, in breach of individual employment agreements. Respondent cannot rely on argument that applicants would not have been paid during closedown period and so half notice period would be unpaid. Respondent to pay applicants $1,200 arrears of wages each. |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($1,200)(first applicant)($1,200)(second applicant) ; Disbursements in favour of applicants ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Statutes | ERA s103A;ERA s103A(5);ERA s157 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_97.pdf [pdf 213 KB] |